China vs World: Labor force, female
Labor force, female over time
- China
- World
How they compare
World currently reports 1.50 billion against 348.52 million in China, a difference of 1.15 billion.
That makes World's figure about 4.3 times China's.
Across all 36 years both countries report, World has been ahead every year.
China ranks 1st and World ranks 1st of 187 countries.
World has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | World | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 304.41 million | 991.17 million | 686.76 million | World |
| 2000s | 334.66 million | 1.18 billion | 845.11 million | World |
| 2010s | 347.65 million | 1.32 billion | 974.43 million | World |
| 2020s | 348.37 million | 1.45 billion | 1.10 billion | World |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force, female, China or World?
- World, at 1.50 billion against 348.52 million in China as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force, female between China and World?
- 1.15 billion, with World ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and World?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do China and World rank globally for labor force, female?
- China ranks 1st and World ranks 1st of 187 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Bank, World Development Indicators database. Estimates are based on data obtained from International Labour Organization and United Nations Population Division, published as Labor force, female. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Female labor force comprises women ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes people who are currently employed and people who are unemployed but seeking work as well as first-time job-seekers. Not everyone who works is included, however. Unpaid workers, family workers, and students are often omitted, and some countries do not count members of the armed forces. Labor force size tends to vary during the year as seasonal workers enter and leave.